The Ducks have played 2.5 cupcakes thus far (Arkansas State, Tennessee Tech and Fresno State). But like WVU’s Smith, Thomas will have plenty of chances to make his Heisman case against top-tier opponents.

* Michigan State tailback Le’Veon Bell had a quiet night (77 yards) in a loss to Notre Dame.

In the two games since his 210-yard breakout in the season opener against Boise State, Bell has just 147 yards.